Some days I need a lift…today was one of those days… My new friend @cutestkidever awarded me The Best Mom in the World Award! Here’s my acceptance speech: I’d like to thank *sniff* cutestkidever *sniff* for this *sniff* Best Mom…
Category: Musings on Me
LeapFrog Text and Learn
Have I mentioned that I’m a winning machine? Yes, just about every week I win something or so it seems. I know I sound braggy, but if it were not for winning prizes and getting free stuff to review I…
Jon and Kate Plus 8 — The End?
What do you think of the possible breakup/divorce of Jon and Kate of Jon & Kate Plus 8? I must admit that prior to watching the season opener, I thought that the breakup rumors were just that — rumors to…
Moms and Drinking
What is your stance on moms and alcohol? I’m not teetotal or antialcohol. After a day with kids I’ve been known to open up a can — uh bottle — of rum and make a RUM with a splash of…
You Might Be an 80s Girl If You…
Hands up if you remember the following: Kodak Disc Cameras 5 1/4″ floppy disks Macintosh computers that were a rectangular boxy shape record players with flimsy wooden speakers but wihout a tape deck Sony Walkmans — so bulky that you…
As Sands Through the Hour Glass
I look at my 13 yo daughter with whom I have clashed with, fought with, been driven to frustration with, but ultimately love with a fierce strength — and wonder where has the time gone. Where is the skinny, squawky…
California Tortilla Is Open in Mount Airy, MD!
About 2 months ago I drove down Main Street in Mount Airy and almost crashed my car. Okay, Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration — no crash, but I might have slapped my hands on the steering wheel. Folks…
One of Those Days
Today was a day. Teacher Professional Day. No school for any of the kids. Kids thrilled. Me…not so thrilled. I knew that I was conflicted about the day going in to the day. By the end of the day I…
Got Inertia?
Inertia? Inertia would be sitting at the computer desk at 8:34 a.m. when I know I should be showering to be able to get to school for a 9:15 field trip. Inertia would be knowing that any minute my husband…
Musings on Baby Gadgets: What Works and What Does Not
Gadgets that work Crib — Invest in a decent crib. Our crib lasted through 3 kids. We did not buy a crib that could convert in to a bed, instead we bought a regular twin bed when the time came…
